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PRODUCTION OF ULTRA-FINEα-AL2O3 PO WDERSFROM AMMONIUM A LUMINUM CARBONATE HY DROXIDE

F. Zhang1) , X. D. Sun1) , J. You2) , Z. Zhang2) , L. X. Ding3)and Y. M. Wang3)1) School of Materials and Metallurgy , Northeastern University , Shenyang 110006 , China2) Liaoning Analyzing and Testing Research Center , Shenyang 110015 , China3) Department of Materials , School of Mechanical Engineering , Shenyang University , Shenyang 110044 , China

金属学报(英文版)

Synthesis of a m m oniu m alu min u m carbonate hydroxide ( A A C H) w as investigated usinga m m oniu m alu min u m sulfate and a m moniu m hydro carbonate as the starting m aterials . Itw as found that A A C Hcan be synthesized by adding a m m oniu m alu m inu m sulfate solution torapidly stirred a m moniu m hydro - carbonate solution at a tem perature of 30 ℃. A A C Hcantransfor m to α Al2 O3 co m pletely by calcining at 1100 ℃ for 1 hour , and the obtained po w ders , with a particle size of 100 n m , can be sintered to 98 99 % relative density at 1500 ℃for 2 hours .

关键词: a m moniu m alu m inu m carbonate hydroxide , null , null , null

EFFECT OF PRECIPITANT ON THE PROPERTIES OF ULTRAFINE YTTRIA POW DER PRODUCED BY PRE CIPITATION METHOD

Y. Q. Jia1) , J. G. Li1) , Y. M. Wang2) , L. X. Ding2) , X. M . Qin1) and X. D. Sun1)1) School of Materials and Metallurgy , Northeastern University , Shenyang 110006 , China2) Department of Materials , School of Mechanical Engineering , Shenyang University , Shenyang 110044 , China

金属学报(英文版)

Using yttriu m nitrate as the m other salt , synthesis of ultrafine yttria po w der through w et che mical route w as investigated . Choice of precipitant has dra m atic effects on co m position ,particle size distribution and particle m orphology of the precipitates . When a m m onia solutionw as used as the precipitant , the precursor precipitate w as m ainly Y2( O H) 5 14( N O3) 0 86· H2 O with co m paratively large particle size , broad size distribution and co m plex particleshapes . When sodiu m hydroxide solution w as used , roughly spherical α Y( O H)3·3 H2 Opre cipitate w ith sm all particle size and narro w size distribution w as obtained . The transfor m a tion sequence of dry α Y( O H)3 ·3 H2 O gel during calcination w as determ ined to be α Y( O H) 3·3 H2 O→ Y O O H→ Y2 O3 . After calcining at 600 ℃ for 1 hour , both Y2( O H) 5 14( N O3) 0 86· H2 O and α Y( O H) 3·3 H2 O transfor m to well crystallized Y2 O3 pow ders ,w ith particle sizes of 50 ～3000 n m and 20 n m , respectively .

关键词: KEYW ORDS yttria , null , null , null

Evaluating and Modeling the Mechanical Properties of the Prepared PLGA/nano-BCP Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

Mehdi Ebrahimian-Hosseinabadi Fakhredin Ashrafizadeh Mohammadreza Etemadifar Subbu S. Venkatraman

材料科学技术（英文）

In this paper, preparation of nano-biphasic calcium phosphate (nBCP), mechanical behavior and load-bearing of poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and PLGA/nBCP are presented. The nBCP with composition of 63/37 (w/w) HA/β-TCP (hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate) was produced by heating of bovine bone at 700°C. Composite scaffolds were made by using PLGA matrix and 10-50 wt% nBCP powders as reinforcement  material. All scaffolds were prepared by thermally induced solid-liquid phase separation (TIPS) at -60°C under 4 Pa (0.04 mbar) vacuum. The results of elastic modulus testing were adjusted with Ishai-Cohen and Narkis models for rigid polymeric matrix and compared to each other. PLGA/nBCP scaffolds with 30 wt% nBCP showed the highest value of yield strength among the scaffolds. In addition, it was found that by increasing the nBCP in scaffolds to 50 wt%, the modulus of elasticity was highly enhanced. However, the optimum value of yield strength was obtained at 30 wt% nBCP, and the agglomeration of reinforcing particles at higher percentages caused a reduction in yield strength. It is clear that the elastic modulus of matrix has the significant role in elastic modulus of scaffolds, as also the size of the filler particles in the matrix.

关键词: Scaffold

Biomimicry of bamboo bast fiber with engineering composite materials

Materials Science & Engineering C-Biomimetic Materials Sensors and Systems

Bamboo, one of the strongest natural structural composite materials, has many distinguishing features. It has been found that its reinforcement unit, hollow, multilayered and spirally-wound bast fiber, plays an extremely important role in its mechanical behavior. In the present work, on the basis of the study on bamboo bast fiber and wood tracheid, a biomimetic model of the reinforcing element, composed of two layers of helically wound fiber, was suggested. To detect the structural characteristics of such a microstructure, four types of macro fiber specimens made of engineering composites were employed: axially aligned solid and hollow cylinders, and single- and double-helical hollow cylinders. These specimens were subjected to several possible loadings, and the experimental results reveal that only the double-helical structural unit possesses the optimum comprehensive mechanical properties. An interlaminar transition zone model imitating bamboo bast fiber was proposed and was verified by engineering composite materials. In our work, the transition zone can increase the interlaminar shear strength of the composite materials by about 15%. These biomimetic structural models can be applied in the design and manufacture of engineering composite materials.

关键词: bamboo;bast fiber;biomimetics;engineering composites

Strengthening Materials by Engineering Coherent Internal Boundaries at the Nanoscale

Science

Strengthening materials traditionally involves the controlled creation of internal defects and boundaries so as to obstruct dislocation motion. Such strategies invariably compromise ductility, the ability of the material to deform, stretch, or change shape permanently without breaking. Here, we outline an approach to optimize strength and ductility by identifying three essential structural characteristics for boundaries: coherency with surrounding matrix, thermal and mechanical stability, and smallest feature size finer than 100 nanometers. We assess current understanding of strengthening and propose a methodology for engineering coherent, nanoscale internal boundaries, specifically those involving nanoscale twin boundaries. Additionally, we discuss perspectives on strengthening and preserving ductility, along with potential applications for improving failure tolerance, electrical conductivity, and resistance to electromigration.

关键词: strain-rate sensitivity;stacking-fault energy;nano-scale twins;cu-al;alloys;nanocrystalline metals;mechanical-properties;activation;volume;copper;deformation;behavior

Service Performance of Engineering Materials

Andrej Atrens

材料科学技术（英文）

Corrosion research by Atrens and co-workers has made significant contributions to the understanding of the service performance of engineering materials. This includes: (1) elucidated corrosion mechanisms of Mg alloys, stainless steels and Cu alloys, (2) developed an improved understanding of passivity in stainless steels and binary alloys such as Fe-Cr, Ni-Cr, Co-Cr, Fe-Ti, and Fe-Si, (3) developed an improved understanding of the melt spinning of Cu alloys, and (4) elucidated mechanisms of environment assisted fracture (EAF) of steels and Zr alloys. This paper summarises contributions in the following: (1) intergranular stress corrosion cracking of pipeline steels, (2) atmospheric corrosion and patination of Cu, (3) corrosion of Mg alloys, and (4) transgranular stress corrosion cracking of rock bolts.

关键词: Stress corrosion cracking , null , null

Study on compression behavior of porous magnesium used as bone tissue engineering scaffolds

Biomedical Materials

In this work, porous magnesium (Mg) with a three-dimensional open-cellular structure, potentially employed as bone tissue engineering scaffolds, was fabricated by the mechanical perforation method. The influences of porosity, pore size and pore arrangement on compressive behavior and the anisotropy of new porous Mg were analyzed theoretically using orthogonal arrays and the finite element method (FEM). The results showed that the parameters of porosity, pore size and pore arrangement had different effects on the compressive properties. The compressive strength could be improved by optimizing these parameters. The anisotropy of porous Mg was also verified in this study. The theoretical results showed good agreement with the experimental ones before the strain reaches 0.038.

关键词: unidirectional solidification;pore-size;hydroxyapatite;replacement;cartilage;porosity;matrix

3D Bioplotting of Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: Influence of Crosslinking Degree and Pore Architecture on Physicochemical Properties

Pan Ting , Song Wenjing , Cao Xiaodong , Wang Yingjun

材料科学技术（英文） doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2016.01.007

Gelatin/Alginate hydrogels were engineered for bioplotting in tissue engineering. One major drawback of hydrogel scaffolds is the lack of adequate mechanical properties. In this study, using a bioplotter, we constructed the scaffolds with different pore architectures by deposition of gelatin/alginate hydrogels layer-by-layer. The scaffolds with different crosslinking degree were obtained by post-crosslinking methods. Their physicochemical properties, as well as cell viability, were assessed. Different crosslinking methods had little influence on scaffold architecture, porosity, pore size and distribution. By contrast, the water absorption ability, degradation rate and mechanical properties of the scaffolds were dramatically affected by treatment with various concentrations of crosslinking agent (glutaraldehyde). The crosslinking process using glutaraldehyde markedly improved the stability and mechanical strength of the hydrogel scaffolds. Besides the post-processing methods, the pore architecture can also evidently affect the mechanical properties of the scaffolds. The crosslinked gelatin/alginate scaffolds showed a good potential to encapsulate cells or drugs.

关键词: Bioplotting , Tissue engineering , Scaffolds , Gelatin , Alginate

Crystal facet engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts: motivations, advances and unique properties

Chemical Communications

Crystal facet engineering of semiconductors has become an important strategy for fine-tuning the physicochemical properties and thus optimizing the reactivity and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this review, we present the basic strategies for crystal facet engineering of photocatalysts and describe the recent advances in synthesizing faceted photocatalysts, in particular TiO(2) crystals. The unique properties of faceted photocatalysts are discussed in relation to anisotropic corrosion, interaction dependence of adsorbates, photocatalytic selectivity, photo-reduction and oxidation sites, and photocatalytic reaction order. Ideas for future research on crystal facet engineering for improving the performance of photocatalysts are also proposed.

关键词: shape-controlled synthesis;exposed 001 facets;rutile tio2 nanorods;visible-light photocatalysis;solvent-solute interactions;anatase;titanium(iv) oxide;low-temperature synthesis;ordered solid-phases;platinum nanocrystals;hydrogen-production

Study on β-TCP Coated Porous Mg as a Bone Tissue Engineering Scaffold Material

Fang Geng

材料科学技术（英文）

Three-dimensional honeycomb-structured magnesium (Mg) scaffolds with interconnected pores of accurately controlled pore size and porosity were fabricated by laser perforation technique. Biodegradable and bioactive β- tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) coatings were prepared on the porous Mg to further improve its biocompatibility, and the biodegradation mechanism was simply evaluated in vitro. It was found that the mechanical properties of this type of porous Mg significantly depended on its porosity. Elastic modulus and compressive strength similar to human bones could be obtained for the porous Mg with porosity of 42.6%-51%. It was observed that the human osteosarcoma cells (UMR106) were well adhered and proliferated on the surface of the β- TCP coated porous Mg, which indicates that the β-TCP coated porous Mg is promising to be a bone tissue engineering scaffold material.

关键词: Magnesium , Bone tissue engineering , β-TCP coating , Biocompatibility